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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsTaking a break from DU
I decided to take a break from DU and news for that matter. I realized the best part of this year for me was when I unplugged myself for two months in February-March, no news, not even NPR, music only and just focus on the family. Doing so really helped clear my mind, improve mood and gain fresh perspective on things.
DU and virtually all the news have become echo chambers devoid of any deviating points of view with strong focus on negativity.
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Taking a break from DU (Original Post)
AlexSFCA
Aug 2017
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Floyd R. Turbo
(32,479 posts)1. Okay!
True Dough
(26,127 posts)2. I'm going to try to spend even more time on the DU board
to make up for Alex's absence. Floyd is too, apparently. Keep those posts up, Floyd!
Floyd R. Turbo
(32,479 posts)3. 😜

shraby
(21,946 posts)4. See ya. I'll help Floyd and True man the ramparts.
Squinch
(58,910 posts)5. I'm thinking of having a sandwich. Not sure yet, though.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)6. It was the favorite song threads, right?
Last edited Wed Aug 30, 2017, 08:53 PM - Edit history (1)
hay rick
(9,468 posts)7. Eight!
It was getting to me too until I realized you can't beat them but you can join them.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)8. It was the favorite song threads, eight?
Meant right instead of eight.
Donkees
(33,521 posts)9. Best wishes
